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Tullian Tchividjian seeks spiritual guidance, personal healing after admitting affair
The counselling reportedly started this week, and Tripp will be working closely with Tchividjian to evaluate the root causes of the affairs and seek personal healing.

Pastor Greg Laurie tells Christians: 'Stand your ground since church is under attack'
Pastor Greg Laurie from Harvest megachurch is really disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage in the United States, and encouraged Christians to stand their ground especially since "the church is under attack around the world."

Christian activist Meeke Addison: Same-sex marriage is not equal to skin discrimination
Christian activist Meeke Addison is very upset with the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage last week, saying that it's offensive that gay marriage is now a civil right.

Church of England divests from oil firm over 'allegations of corruption'
The Church of England has decided to sell all its shares in the British oil company SOCO International following a series of allegations of bribery, corruption and human rights abuses.

Mark Driscoll shows remorse, humility for misdeeds in Sydney Hillsong Conference
Defamed Mars Hill church leader Mark Driscoll was recently interviewed by Brian Houston, current senior pastor of Hillsong Church Sydney, where he showed remorse and humility over his past misdeeds.

John Luke, Mary Kate Robertson head off to land Down Under for their honeymoon
Fresh from wedded bliss, John Luke and Mary Kate, the newest Mr. and Mrs. Robertson from the "Duck Dynasty" family headed off to Australia to enjoy their honeymoon.

Jessa Seewald aspires to be a 'Trim Healthy Mama' on her 22nd week of pregnancy
Jessa Seewald from "19 Kids and Counting" has been enjoying her pregnancy thus far, and one of the things she has been really careful about is her diet.

53% of Americans convinced God has a 'special relationship' with US
More than half of Americans believe God has a special relationship with the US, a new poll has revealed.

India: Christians protest rape of nuns but insist 'we are born to âserve the poor and we will not stop'
Christians yesterday held a protest in Delhi to demand an increase in protections for women across the country following the rape of two Catholic nuns.

Franklin Graham issues new comments on Christian persecution, same-sex marriage
Reverend Franklin Graham continues to be outspoken with regards to Christian persecution and the issue of same-sex marriage.

Five bad reasons to oppose same-sex marriage... and some approaches that might make more sense
Five bad reasons to oppose same-sex marriage... and some approaches that might make more sense

US and Cuba to restore diplomatic ties after 54 years
The United States and Cuba formally agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations on July 20, setting up a trip to Havana by John Kerry.

US same-sex marriage ruling inspires hope and revulsion in Africa
President Barack Obama hailed last week's Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriage as a "thunderbolt" but few share his view of gay rights in socially and religiously conservative Africa.

'Thank you'. The final message from child rescued by holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton
Krish Kandiah meets one of Sir Nicholas Winton's rescued children, who went on to be a Christian minister.

Fires at black churches in America's southern states fan racial fears
Some were deliberately lit. Others were caused by an electrical fault or lightning. But regardless of the origins, a spike in fires at black churches is fraying nerves at a time of heightened racial tensions across the United States.

Six people killed in post-election violence in Burundi
At least six people, including one policeman, were killed in Burundi's capital on Wednesday, witnesses and a police spokesman said, in the latest violent clash between police and residents since Monday's parliamentary election.